Students across the school district are spending this week celebrating books and reading.
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PACE’s Stacy Blaquiere honored with the Captain Joel Barnes Memorial Award
The community service award is presented annually by the Maine Mariners, teamsters Local 340 and Berwick Firefighters Association to recognize a first responder who embodies the spirit of Berwick Captain Joel Barnes, who died in the line of duty in 2019.
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Lewiston-based organization to offer classes, workshops in March
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus plans to offer a mix of classes and workshops in March. Classes are held in person at the organization’s locations: 8 Falcon Road in Lewiston; 284 Main St., Suite 210, in Wilton; and 9 Marston St. in Norway. Classes will be held online or hybrid. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are […]
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Lewiston agency to offer art therapy classes for those with dementia
SeniorsPlus launched Opening Minds through Art in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties this month. This program strives to bring joy, art and pride to community members living with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Through a series of classes, OMA engages students with dementia in creating free-wheeling art, according to a news release from the agency. OMA classes […]
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Norway library to hold cookbook discussion March 30
To register for the event, call or visit the library.
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Norway man charged with PPP fraud
Between May 2020 and continuing until at least Feb. 4, 2021, Merton Weed filed five applications for PPP loans requesting more than $150,000.
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Performers sought for Globalocal event in Norway April 1
NORWAY — Cottage Street Creative Exchange is looking for new and longtime Mainers to perform during a Globalocal evening set for 6-8 p.m. Saturday, April 1. Capoeira, an art from Brazil and Angola, and music from Quebec are two styles the exchange seeks. The event will celebrate cultures near and far with music, dance, food […]
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Norway man charged with COVID-related federal crimes
Investigators say Merton E. Weed Jr. fraudulently received federal forgiveable loans for several of his businesses then transferred the money to his personal accounts.
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Photos: Cheers from the Heart showcases young talent, supports local causes
Cheers from the Heart celebrates its 25th competition Saturday with over 200 participants entertaining two full bleachers of spectators. All proceeds from the event benefit community organizations and local families in need. The morning session featured youth and recreation teams, with the middle and high school cheerleaders participating in the afternoon.
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Norway releases preliminary report on Hobbs Pond pollution
Testing showed water was contaminated with cow DNA and E. coli at one of the testing sites.